Lead LP Hood Engineer

Location: Schenectady, Queretaro, Elblag

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Steam turbines are at the heart of some of the world's most efficient and cleanest power generation. In combined-cycle plants, they enable peak efficiency, support carbon-neutral fuels including hydrogen, and lay the groundwork for carbon capture integration. The engineering behind them is precise, complex, and consequential.

As Lead LP (Low Pressure) Hood Engineer on GE Vernova's Steam Turbine Engineering team, you will own the design of LP Hood components and crossover piping for combined-cycle steam turbines from concept through execution. You will work across a global network of engineers, manufacturing teams, and supply chain partners — and you will play an active role in developing the junior engineers around you. This is a role where technical depth and collaborative leadership go hand in hand.

Job Description

• Own LP Hood and crossover pipe component design across Order-to-Remittance (OTR) activities for new steam turbine units
• Lead and review engineering analyses to ensure designs meet all required Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters, applying fundamentals of mechanical design including material properties, statics, strength of materials, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Implement technology advancements across the shaftline system, subsystem, component, and material levels
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams — including steampath, rotor, thermodynamics, manufacturing, drafting, and global supply chain — to deliver for customers and support mutual technical growth
• Support junior LP Hood engineers in their day-to-day work and professional development
• Design with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) principles embedded from the start, including safe approaches to lifting and transportation in manufacturing and field settings
• Contribute to Research, Technology, and Standards (RTS) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities as required

You are an experienced mechanical or turbomachinery engineer with a solid foundation in steam turbine component design — someone who is ready to take ownership of a critical system and help shape how the next generation of engineers grows into their roles.

Required

• Significant experience in engineering, technology, or systems engineering with strong mechanical design fundamentals (material properties, statics, strength of materials, FEA)
• Engineering experience in steam turbine design and/or operability, including familiarity with steam turbine component design processes, tools, and procedures (Schenectady, NY and Querétaro: 4+ years | Elbląg, Poland: significant experience)
• Proficiency in English

Preferred

• FEA capability with commercial simulation tools
• Experience with stationary steam turbine component design
• Familiarity with the full manufacturing process: fabrication, machining, and factory assembly/testing as applied to power generation equipment
• Knowledge of gas turbines or other turbomachinery products
• Proficiency in a second language (German, French, Spanish, or Polish preferred)

> Please note: GE Vernova will not provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role.

A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is valued, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. To support that mission, we offer varied and competitive benefits designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. A healthy, balanced lifestyle means something different to everyone — and we have built programs that reflect that. We also invest in your continued on-the-job learning and development, providing a clear path for career growth throughout your time with us.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 13, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.